8TH ANNUAL BOSTON INTERNATIONAL IN WATER BOAT SHOW
CRUISES INTO BOSTON'S SEAPORT DISTRICT
The 8th annual Boston International in Water Boat Show cruises into Boston Harbor on Thursday, September 28th. Open daily to the public through Sunday, October 1st, hundreds of boats, accessories and marine service displays fill the World Trade Center located in the heart of Boston's Seaport District. Yachts fill the boat basin adjacent to the World Trade Center stretching from Northern Avenue to the Inner Harbor. With new show features like the Power Boat Docking Challenge, enhanced in-water displays, free admission for children under 12 in the company of an adult and children's loaner life jackets for dockside browsing, boaters and their families are certain to enjoy an entertaining, informative and affordable all day event, rain or shine. The Boat Show promises fun for kids and the kid in all of us!
The 2006 Boat Show features the newest in all types of boats--power, sail, cruising, skiing, fishing, paddle and personal watercraft--from US and international boat manufacturers ranging in size from 14 to 70-feet. Current boat owners, browsers and buyers also enjoy a preview of 2007 model year marine accessories, hardware, navigation equipment, electronics, engines, gear and apparel. With plenty of area parking and hundreds of exhibitors, the Boat Show draws thousands of boaters and visitors from across New England seeking to map our their boating itinerary for the coming year.
As savvy boat shoppers know, the Boston Show is the season's buying show thanks to the $250,000 Boat Buyer's Bonanza available exclusively at the Boston International In Water Boat Show. A member benefit of the show's non profit endorser, the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association (MMTA), the Bonanza distinguishes the Boston Show from all others. A Boat Buyer's Incentive Program, the Bonanza provides financial rewards for concluding sales at the Boston Show. No other boat show offers boat browsers a better reason to become boat owners. Last year eligible, participating Bonanza dealers reported over $13 million in sales while Bonanza coupons claimed had an average value of $2,000 per boat sold.
For the first time in Boston, the Boat Show will feature the Power Boat Docking Challenge, a 20-foot marina tank simulator where boaters of all ages and abilities can test their skills docking a twin engine, remote controlled Sport fishing boat. Challengers take the wheel at a full scale helm; navigate their vessel into the slip while their points are tallied by electronic sensors that measure time and operator skill. Think you are a dockside cowboy? Be sure to challenge your skills during the Power Boat Docking Challenge at the Boston International In Water Boat Show.
The Boston Show is also the place for experienced and novice boaters to brush up on their boating education. Complimentary seminars are hosted daily and include: Getting Your Captain's License presented by Boatwise, Basic Boat Handling presented by the USCG Auxiliary and a special presentation by Scott Shields, World Trade Center Unknown Heroes and Volunteer Boaters' Response to Katrina. "We are proud to offer a world class in water Boat Show in the heart of Boston each fall. Visitors to the show enjoy the wide range of boats and accessories on display, boating seminars and entertainment in an outstanding location within the heart of Boston. Browsing dockside and inside the World Trade Center allows New Englanders to stretch and enjoy their boating season just a little longer," stated Warren Kelly, founder of Vernon Promotions and producer of the Boston International In Water Boat Show.
The Boston International In Water Boat Show opens Thursday, September 28th and runs through Sunday, October 1st at the World Trade Center Boston within the Seaport District. For more information visit: http://www.bostoninwaterboatshow.com
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MMTA 2007 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
 
MMTA has begun planning our 2007 Professional Development Conference to be held in mid January. As we make plans, preparations and select a venue we ask members to help us with two (2) items:
1. Conference Comments: Any comments or feedback on last year's conference that you are willing to share? We received surveys from many members who attended last year-but if there are members out there who did not attend because the Program did not interest them or the venue was inconvenient, we welcome your feedback.
2. Sponsor Suggestions: In addition to the Conference Content, success is measured by how affordable we can keep the conference for all member employees. Sponsorships underwrite 50% of the conference cost. Their contributions make your learning and networking experience comfortable, informative and enjoyable. Do you have any suggestions for who we might contact to be a Sponsor for this year's Conference? After we have heard from last year's sponsors, we will invite new potential sponsors to participate. Conference Sponsorship levels range from $350 to $5,000. Every sponsor is welcome and essential.
If you have an idea for the 2007 Conference of suggestions for Sponsors that we might approach, please send an email to Leona.Roach@BoatMA.com
To see the list of last years sponsors visit: http://www.boatma.com/membersonly/newsbriefs/2006_january_25_news.html
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS & GRANT REMINDERS
Listed In order of application Deadline
BECOME A MASSACHUSETTS LIFE JACKET LOANER SITE -- Application Deadline Fall 2006
The BoatU.S. Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program For Kids has added 45 new sites to its nationwide program that provides a simple way for parents to borrow a properly-sized children's life jacket at launch ramps, marinas and waterfront businesses. Several MMTA members have enrolled as Life Jacket Loaner locations. The Foundation provides each new loaner site with a "kit" of 12 life jackets (a selection of infant, child, and youth jacket sizes), protective storage bin, sign-out sheets and program signage, allowing hundreds of children all summer long to safely enjoy an afternoon, day or weekend on a boat with their families and friends. Businesses or organizations interested in participating can next apply to the program in the Fall of 2006 by going to: http://www.BoatUS.com/Foundation/LJLP
MRAA SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS -- Application Deadline September 25
All MMTA members who are MRAA Affiliates have received applications for the competitive award of Technical Training Grants and the Kevin Lodder-Spader Scholarship. If you need a copy of the applications, send an email to Leona.Roach@boatma.com
2007 BOATING SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM -- Application Deadline November 1
The BoatU.S. Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2007 Boating Safety Grant Program. Over the past 16 years the Foundation has given over $700,000 to small local nonprofit organizations to promote safe boating on their waterways. Projects ranging from building a kiosk at a boat ramp to signage promoting the availability of free vessel safety checks have been developed around the country with the use of Foundation money. For more information and an application, visit http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/index.htm
MMTA EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD -- Application Deadline November 15
All MMTA Members received notice of the availability of the 2006 MMTA Employee Recognition Award. Please consider nominating your employees and giving them the recognition they deserve. Recipients of the Award will be announced at the 2007 MMTA Professional Development Conference. If you need a copy of the application, send an email to Leona.Roach@boatma.com
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING COUNCIL SIDEKICKS CONTEST -- Application Deadline January 1
I'm a Safe Boater. Are YOU? The National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has launched its second annual Boating Safety Sidekicks contest. This year's theme, "I'm a Safe Boater. Are You?" expands on the "Why I Wear My Life Jacket" contest from 2005. The NSBC has partnered with West Marine and other NSBC member organizations to expand the contest to include not only stories but also posters and videos to tell others what kids do to be safe boaters. We hope that by hearing these stories, viewing the posters and videos their parents, brothers, sisters, families, and friends will realize how important it is for everyone to be safe while boating and wear their life jackets. Kids between the ages of 4 to 15 are eligible to enter anytime between now and January 1, 2007. Creativity becomes boating safety, so get your pencils, cameras, crayons, keyboards, and minds busy and enter now! Please visit the Boating Safety Sidekicks web site at www.boatingsidekicks.com for more information on the contest, entries, categories, eligibility, and how to enter.
"HELP STOP THE DROPS" - MARINA OPERATOR ACCESS TO FREE CLEAN FUELING PRODUCT GUIDE -- Application Deadline: Open
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is asking boaters and marina operators for help in preventing the drips and drops that can accidentally escape from boats and fuel pump nozzles during refueling. "Help Stop the Drops," a nationwide clean fueling program, includes online educational information on smart refueling tips, clean refueling products, free fuel dock signage, and much more.
The BoatU.S. Foundation has developed a new clean fueling web site http://www.helpstopthedrops.com that provides comprehensive information for both boaters and fuel dock staff. The site contains information on fueling tips, clean fueling products, and how to respond to a spill. Also available at the web site are a series of free educational brochures. Marina operators can get a free clean fueling product guide.
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MARINE EDUCATION OPPORTUNTIES AND UPDATES
NATIONAL DRY STACK CONFERENCE, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL -- OCTOBER 22, 2006
The Dry Stack is a three-day hybrid school which combines an educational program along with networking among leading operations, developers and vendors. Topics for this conference include the latest in building and equipment hauling technologies, marina reconfiguration projects, risk management, and financial performance.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Marina professionals and others who are vitally interested in the latest information available as well as the business network opportunity the conference presents.
For more information visit: http://www.marinaassociation.org/seminar.cfm?SeminarID=10019 or contact IMI Training at call (401) 247-0314.
BROWNFIELDS CONFERENCE COMING TO BOSTON -- NOVEMBER 13 -15, 2006
On November 13-15, EPA is hosting the 2006 Brownfields National Conference in Boston-the premier annual event on the remediation, redesign, and redevelopment of potentially contaminated properties. Scout sites for new marinas and boatyards!
For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/bfconf.htm
TAKE YOUR DEALERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL: MRAA ANNUAL CONVENTION IN LAS VEGAS -- NOVEMBER 13- 16, 2006
CALLING ALL CERTIFIABLE DEALERS!
If you are interested in participating in an MMTA hosted Marine Dealer Certification Event in Greater Boston, please drop us a quick note to Leona.Roach@boatMA.com indicating your interest and which month is preferable. If we have enough interest, MMTA will happily coordinate a workshop with Five Star Solutions saving members the time and expense associated with out of state travel. Many thanks to all who have already expressed an interest.
For more information on Dealer Certification, please visit http://www.mraa.com or http://www.growboating.org
MARINE TRADES CONTINUING EDUCATION AT THE LANDING SCHOOL
Entry and intermediate level courses are currently available. Courses typically combine both theoretical and practical elements, and provide a foundation leading to industry certification exams. Course length varies from one to five days, depending upon the course contact and the level of training required by an employer, or course sponsors.
Course topics include: DC Electrical Systems, AC Electrical Systems, Galvanic Corrosion, Intro to Composites and Intro to Cored Laminates. Call now to book a course at your facility or in your area, or to discuss customized training. For more information on the Landing Schools Continuing Education curriculum, visit: http://www.thelandingschool.org/ls_ce.html or call 207-985-7976
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DISCOVER BOATING & TAKE ME FISHING TOUR
NOW OPEN AT SPRINGFIELD'S BIG E
The Discover Boating & Take Me Fishing Tour presented by NMMA's Discover Boating Program is in MASSACHUSETTS from September 15 through October 1, 2006 at the Eastern States Exposition (the Big E). We encourage you to stop by and visit. The 2006 tour features a 36-foot trailer with approximately 6,000 square feet of display space, in addition to an outdoor showroom displaying the latest boats and marine accessories. New this year to the tour is the Hydro-Thunder Futuristic Boating Simulator. Returning features include the Yamaha Fishing Experience, an expanded Mini Boat Show and the Next Steps Pavilion. The Big E is New England's autumn tradition and the largest fair in the northeast. For more information and hours visit: http://www.thebige.com
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QUARTERLY STORM WATER TESTING: DO YOURS THIS SEASON
When it rains or snow melts, the resulting "storm water" may be absorbed into the ground or it may "runoff" the land surface into a nearby lake, stream, or estuary. Storm water runoff from natural (vegetated) land is typically low since most rain or snow melt infiltrates into the ground or is lost to evaporation. Storm water runoff increases as the percentage of impervious surface cover (e.g., streets, parking lots, rooftops) increases since the land's ability to absorb water is restricted. In addition to washing pollutants (e.g., hydrocarbons, nutrients, bacteria) into our surface waters, improperly managed storm water runoff can result in soil erosion and flooding.
The Clean Water Act authorizes EPA and states, when delegated the authority by EPA, to regulate point sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. So-called "point sources" are generated from a variety of municipal and industrial operations, including treated wastewater, process water, cooling water, and storm water runoff from drainage systems. For more information on reporting requirements under NPDES and whether you are required to participate in the program, visit these links:
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ON-LINE CHART VIEWER:
UP-TO-DATE CHARTS YOU CAN VIEW ON THE INTERNET
NOAA's 1,000-plus U.S. coastal and Great Lakes nautical charts are viewable here on-line
http://www.nauticalcharts.gov/viewer/#OnLine#OnLine Each chart is up-to-date with the most recent Notices to Mariners. Use these on-line charts as a ready reference or planning tool. Use one of NOAA's printed or digital charts on your voyage.
NOTE: Use the official, full scale NOAA nautical chart for real navigation whenever possible. These are available from authorized NOAA nautical chart sales agents. Screen captures of the on-line viewable charts available here do NOT fulfill chart carriage requirements for regulated commercial vessels under Titles 33 and 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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CHECK OUT THE NEW COASTAL ACCESS SITE LOCATOR:
ADD A LINK TO YOUR WEBSITE!
The Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has completed a statewide inventory of all publicly accessible waterfront properties owned by government agencies and nonprofit land conservation organizations. This website displays maps and site-specific information and is a useful tool for prospective visitors to the Massachusetts coastline. Use the Access Browser at http://maps.massgis.state.ma.us/czm_access_locator
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NEW MASSACHUSETTS NO DISCHARGE COASTAL WATERS:
PLYMOUTH, DUXBURY & KINGSTON
On August 23, CZM Director Susan Snow-Cotter, EPA Deputy Administrator Ira Leighton along with U.S. Congressman William Delahunt, and State Representatives Thomas O'Brien and Vinny deMacedo celebrated the designation of the Plymouth, Duxbury, and Kingston coastal waters as a No Discharge Area (NDA) prohibiting the discharge of all boat sewage.
Boat sewage can contain pathogens, nutrients, and chemical products, which can negatively affect aquatic life or degrade water quality. The total area of the new NDA is 63 square miles-the second largest in the Commonwealth. For more information about NDAs, including a list of coastal pumpout facilities, go to http://www.mass.gov/czm/nda.htm.
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MARINE ENGINE MANUFACTURER DEVELOPS
LOW EMISSION INBOARD MARINE ENGINES
Over the past several years, EPA, the marine industry, U.S. Coast Guard, California Air Resources Board, Southwest Research Institute, and others have worked on a series of development programs geared toward emission-reducing technologies for gasoline-powered marine engines. These programs have had promising results. Now, one manufacturer, who participated in these programs, Indmar Marine Engines, is selling inboard marine engines with catalytic exhaust after treatment, which reduces emissions from these engines. To learn more about this technology visit http://www.epa.gov/otaq/regs/nonroad/marine/si/420f06057.htm
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MARINE INDUSTRY EVENT CALENDAR
2006
2007
Have an event to be added to the calendar of interest to all members, send an e-mail to Leona.Roach@boatma.com
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ONGOING REMINDERS TO MEMBERS AND LINKS OF INTEREST
Review All the MA Legislation That MMTA Tracks By Clicking Here:
http://www.BoatMA.com/membersonly/legal/2006/
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Download the 2006 Marina Week Proclamation By Governor Romney:
http://www.BoatMA.com/pdf/2006_marina_week.pdf
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Hurricane Coming? Click Here For New England Weather Buoy data:
http://www.pdfamily.com/weather/buoy.php
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DIRECTORIES AVAILABLE:
If you would like additional copies of the 2006 MMTA Directory for your staff and key employees, send a check for $6 per copy to MMTA P.O. Box 272, Milton, MA 02186.
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BOATER INFORMATION PIPELINE SIGNUP:
http://www.BoatMA.com/boatersenewssignupform.html
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MAKE THE MMTA JOBS BULLETIN BOARD WORK FOR YOU!
http://www.BoatMA.com/jobs/bbs.pl
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MARINE TRADES EDUCATORS WISH LIST
Go To: www.BoatMA.com/membersonly/news/bbs.pl to visit the MMTA News Bulletin Board of Wish Lists from Ben Franklin Institute of Technology, Massasoit Community College and Cape Cod Tech.
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WE WANT YOUR MARINE INDUSTRY PHOTOS!
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UPCOMING MARINE INDUSTRY EVENTS
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